I think Canucks right now have to be feeling pretty good where they are sitting same as the Habs.

In the summer both teams were being ripped and were sent to the dungeons by the hockey world. I remember in the summer having the debate that Montreal absolutely won the trade between Galchenyuk and Domi.

The thing is everyone myself included love taking the Armchair GM spot and thinking we are smarter than the guys actually doing the job.

I see almost everyday about how bad Granlund is. He is on pace for 12-15 goals , kills penalties and plays all forward spots for 1.5 mil. That my friend is a bargain.

Hutton is another one. He is quietly having a solid year with 5 goals 17 pts. Hits fights and is moving the puck well. His game is improving and he is only 25 .

People dislike Gudbrandson Sutter Markstrom but all in all the Canucks are playing good hockey and getting better.

I think if you asked anyone if they thought Canucks would have 48 pts in mid January would they consider it a success , I think most would say hell ya.

So when I think Mgmt hear move this guy, bring up this guy , sign him waive him , it all turns into white noise to ownership.
- VANTEL

I like Gudbranson

I believe most of my frustration with Benning had everything to do with the owner and very little to do with the former club President. They were trying to be competitive when they shouldn't have been IMO. But that's not the case anymore, they are in a building mode, which warms my heart
- LeftCoaster

Benning will piss people off soon. Lots of talk about bringing in Hughes mid march for playoff push. I also think they atr going to make a big trade soon too

I hope you can cash in on the up-swing and set yourself up for retirement.
- LeftCoaster

Just started with a company installing camps.

Benning will piss people off soon. Lots of talk about bringing in Hughes mid march for playoff push. I also think they atr going to make a big trade soon too
- VANTEL

He has been looking for a Left winger for 3 seasons now.

He has been looking for a Left winger for 3 seasons now.
- Reubenkincade

I think they will fix that spot in Free Agency

Benning will piss people off soon. Lots of talk about bringing in Hughes mid march for playoff push. I also think they atr going to make a big trade soon too
- VANTEL

I don't see any BIG trades happening, perhaps some more of the middling type such as the Leivo trade. I have my own reasons but I think Benning is pretty tepid when it comes to the playoffs this year. I don't think he's going to push for them but he's going to be all over changing up the defense.

I read Hughes team is sucking so they might actually sign him when his season is done but I don't think his game will have an immediate impact at the NHL level, he has a lot to learn when it comes to a structured NHL game.

Just started with a company installing camps.
- Reubenkincade

Good stuff!!

I think they will fix that spot in Free Agency
- VANTEL

Who's out there?

I don't see any BIG trades happening, perhaps some more of the middling type such as the Leivo trade. I have my own reasons but I think Benning is pretty tepid when it comes to the playoffs this year. I don't think he's going to push for them but he's going to be all over changing up the defense.

I read Hughes team is sucking so they might actually sign him when his season is done but I don't think his game will have an immediate impact at the NHL level, he has a lot to learn when it comes to a structured NHL game.
- LeftCoaster

He will help the PP .

Expect a big move before the start on next season

You hate everything except weed and tear pie
- CanuckDon

I was ecstatic getting Luke Schenn into the organization.
- Reubenkincade

Why not have two big slow ineefective dmen!

Who's out there?
- LeftCoaster

Stone Ferland Panarin Skinner

He will help the PP .

Expect a big move before the start on next season

- VANTEL

The reason I don't see any "big moves" is because the Canucks don't really have any good trade chips other than their first round pick and the kids that are untouchable.

I guess Tanev and Sutter have value, but not of the big-time caliber.

Stone Ferland Panarin Skinner
- VANTEL

Stone will re-sign in Ottawa if Duchene does, Panarin wants to be in a big American market I've read and Skinner is having a lot of success playing with Eichel, he'll re-sign there IMO. (frank) Ferland!!!

The reason I don't see any "big moves" is because the Canucks don't really have any good trade chips other than their first round pick and the kids that are untouchable.

I guess Tanev and Sutter have value, but not of the big-time caliber.
- LeftCoaster

Tanev Sutter Gudbrandson Jake Juolevi Hutton Stecher

Tanev Sutter Gudbrandson Jake Juolevi Hutton Stecher
- VANTEL

Nothing of big value there, that's what I'm saying, none of that equates to a big trade, unless perhaps if you package Tanev and Sutter? You may get some good value.

Nothing of big value there, that's what I'm saying, none of that equates to a big trade, unless perhaps if you package Tanev and Sutter? You may get some good value.
- LeftCoaster

Yeah it could be a package . Wait and see they will make some move.

Yeah it could be a package . Wait and see they will make some move.
- VANTEL

Oh I definitely think there's going to be some moves made, I think Pettersson changed the landscape for the organization, I just don't think it's for this year, next year they will want to push for the playoffs.

A lot of RFA's need to be signed next year....or traded?

Boeser
Leivo
Demko
Motte
Goldobin
Grandlund
Hutton
Pouliot


Gaunce

Oh I definitely think there's going to be some moves made, I think Pettersson changed the landscape for the organization, I just don't think it's for this year, next year they will want to push for the playoffs.
- LeftCoaster

ATHANASIOU and Franzen for Goldobin saves Det about 6 mil in cap space

I think they will fix that spot in Free Agency
- VANTEL

I would be fine with signing a lower end free agent like Pirri, don't want big name signings yet.

ATHANASIOU and Franzen for Goldobin saves Det about 6 mil in cap space
- VANTEL

I think Yzerman will be their GM next year, he'll crush Benning on any deal

Why not have two big slow ineefective dmen!
- neem55

Edler is still pretty effective

A lot of RFA's need to be signed next year....or traded?

Boeser
Leivo
Demko
Motte
Goldobin
Grandlund
Hutton
Pouliot


Gaunce
- LeftCoaster

Boeser 5.5x 3
Leivo 1.4 x2
Demko 2.5x3
Motte1.2 x2
Goldobin 1.2x2
Grandlund1.5 x2
Hutton 3.2x3
Pouliot see ya

I would be fine with signing a lower end free agent like Pirri, don't want big name signings yet.
- Reubenkincade

The organization has a lot of bodies already, I don't see any free agent signings, not to mention the owner might have Benning on a short leash for free agents after he's wasted millions on Eriksson, Gagner, Schaller, Beagle and MDZ.